Re: Looking for good video surveillance software...

["pcbutts1" <pcbutts1@xxxxxxxxxx>]

That is a crap system and it is very old especially the bt878 chipset.
Today's DVR's by far surpass those specs.

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"SF9026" <sf9026@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>      Features
>        a.. Display and record each camera or any video signal
> simultaneously.
>        b.. Adjustable video source (brightness, contrast and etc.),
> quality, alarm, motion detection area.
>        c.. Motion Detection: watch for movement detected and record the
> video clips
>        d.. Preview size adjustable.
>        e.. Image quality and Compression ratio adjustable.
>        f.. Allow the users to define the environment that they do not wish
> to observe, by adjusting mask area and sensitivity.
>        g.. Video file database management, delete, backup or review.
>        h.. Storage Recycle: When running out of disk space, you can delete
> the data of earliest date.
>        i.. Remote view through TCP/IP or IPX protocol (Internet/Intranet),
> fixed IP is recommended.
>        j.. Remote view through modem communication protocol (Only for 4
> port).
>        k.. Supports following network architecture: T1, T3, ADSL, ISDN,
> PSTN, Cable modem, Hi building etc.
>        l.. Compression ratio (without motion detection)
>        m.. High Image Quality:4:1
>        n.. Low Image Quality:30:1
>        o.. Every camera frame rates:
>              Server:  4 port: 3.0 to 5.0 fps
>              9 port : 1.5 to 2.0 fps
>              16 port : 1.5 to 2.0 fps
>
>        a.. Remote: 10/N fps (10-Base LAN)
>        b.. Remote: 1~16fpm(modem communication) only for 4 port
>      Detailed description of software use and features for 4 Port
>
>      Specifications
>        a.. Hardware: Grand Bt878 Video Capture Card
>        b.. Fully PCI 2.1 compliant
>        c.. Supports the following video formats which including NTSC-M,
> NTSC-Japan PAL-B,D,G,H, PAL -M, PAL-N, SECAM, PAL-NC.
>        d.. Supports 4,9, or 16 composite video input connectors
>        e.. Bundled with the following Software:
>          1.. Grand X-Guard (Record and Display)
>          2.. Remote Camera System (Internet/Intranet or modem
> communication)
>          3.. Grand File Database.
>        f.. Supports 98/ME/2000/XP (for 4 Port only). Not compatible with
> Windows 2000 Server Edition.
>        g.. Supports Win2000 or Win XP (4, 9  & 16 port).
>
>      System Requirements
>        a.. Intel Pentium II 500 or above, Pentium III 800 is recommended.
> Not 100% compatible with Celeron or non-Intel-based processors.
>        b.. Microsoft Win 98/ME (for 4 Port only) 2000/XP (4, 9 and 16
> port). Not compatible with Windows 2000 Server Edition.
>        c.. Audio output: sound card
>        d.. Network: Ethernet network card or Modem
>        e.. Hard disk space: Plenty of disk storage for recording. At least
> 20 GB
>        f.. System RAM: 128 MB or above Display card: 16 bit high color
>
>
> "Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:6o6dnb6RaZZie7DeRVn-tg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Do you have a link? Never heard of X Guard.
>> Fill us in.....
>>
>> "SF9026" <sf9026@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:tFgXe.2383$Wo4.40428@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> have you tried  X guard
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> news:jcqdne-JPKz4DrDeRVn-sw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> > It records in JPEG and or MJEG. Playback video is packaged in .avi so
>>> > it
>>> > can
>>> > be viewed from a standard windows media player.
>>> >
>>> > "JW" <jweb@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> > news:KrfXe.5024$6e1.225@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> >> The SW at http://www.visualhindsight.com/index.htm  records in
>>> >> AVI...wouldn't mpeg be much better?
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> "Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> >> news:aNOdncN5B57B_7DeRVn-1A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> >> > http://www.visualhindsight.com/index.htm
>>> >> >
>>> >> >
>>> >> > "sorka" <sorka95032@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> >> > news:1127029886.788565.70060@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> >> >> Having a hard time finding software that meets the following
>>> >> >> requirements:
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> 1) Multiple cameras from both video capture cards and IP netcams.
>>> >> >> 2) Motion detection - Must be quick and evaluated at each frame
>> during
>>> >> >> an event. The really crappy software will stop detection after
>>> >> >> recording starts until the pre-defined recording time elapses.
>>> >> >> 3) Motion detection mask with hi resolution. An example of one
>>> >> >> that
>>> >> >> would not be acceptable is a limited 5x5 mask.
>>> >> >> 4) Must be able to trigger an application based on a motion
>> detection
>>> >> >> event.
>>> >> >> 5) All the typical alerts - email, pager, phone, etc.
>>> >> >> 6) Remote log viewing. I have cable modem, so POTS integration is
>> not
>>> >> >> a
>>> >> >> requirement.
>>> >> >> 7) Must be integrated. None of this running multiple instances of
>> the
>>> >> >> same software for each camera.
>>> >> >> 8) Must be stable and reliable. Can't crash, or fill up the hard
>>> >> >> drive.
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> So far, the only package I'm aware of that meets these
>>> >> >> requirements
>> is
>>> >> >> go1984, but it's $850 for the Enterprise edition.
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> I've looked at a ton of applications, but none of them do *all* of
>>> >> >> these.
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> It's a real shame that Gotcha! never evolved. It had the best
>>> >> >> motion
>>> >> >> detection, but the software hasn't been updated in 8 years, so
>>> >> >> it's
>>> >> >> pretty much dead.
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> Pluses:
>>> >> >> 1) Multiple motion detection zones in one camera with seperate
>>> >> >> sensivity and alarm configurations for each. i.e. I want to record
>>> >> >> when
>>> >> >> the car drives out in front in our cul-de-sac, but I only want to
>>> >> >> be
>>> >> >> informed when someone walks up the walkway.
>>> >> >> 2) Auto tuning for plants. A real good detection algorithm will
>>> >> >> tune
>>> >> >> out plants that blow in the wind so that they don't require
>>> >> >> masking
>>> >> >> off
>>> >> >> seperately.
>>> >> >> 3) Object detection and tracking. Knowing the difference between a
>>> >> >> human, vehicle, and a dog, etc. Obviously this is pie in the sky
>> type
>>> >> >> stuff.
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